Maybe you’ve walked some great routes but have always been with a group and you’re keen to get out on the hill, either on your own or leading a group of friends. Or maybe you’re pretty skilled but want to be confident in poor weather or preparing for your Mountain Leader Assessment.
Tinkadventures provides a range of navigational courses at all levels, should you wish to build your confidence in the outdoors and increase your skills map reading. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never used a map or if you’re confident and want to brush up on some advanced skills!
Our range of courses cover the basics to get you started, right through to advanced techniques which would be used by Mountain Leaders. We are also registered National Navigation Awards Scheme Providers and so can provide certification for our courses.
Get in touch if you want a bespoke event or course for you or your group
Our standard course dates are listed on our event page. However, if the dates don’t suit or you want some one-to-one tuition to get you through your Hill and Moorland Leader or Mountain Leader assessments, just get in touch with us.
Tinkadventures are committed to ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity to attend our courses. If you feel you may need additional support to attend, please do let us know so we can facilitate this.
Get in touch: emily@tinkadventures.com
Beginner Navigation
1 Day
This is a great place to start if you want to learn how to use a map and compass to navigate safely outdoors.
2 Day
A weekend course aimed at people with limited or no navigation experience to get to grips map reading.
Bronze NNAS
Identical to the 2 day course but with the option of adding the NNAS assessment and Bronze Certification.
Intermediate Navigation
1 Day
This is a great place to start if you want to learn how to use a map and compass to navigate safely outdoors.
2 Day
A weekend course for when you want to gain more confidence away from paths on open countryside or in more complex terrain.
Silver NNAS
Identical to the 2 day course with the option of adding the NNAS assessment and Silver Certification, perfect if you’re getting ready for Hill & Moorland Leader Assessment.
Advanced Navigation
2 Day
This course consolidates the skills you’ve learned so far. To make the most of this course you should be competent with a map and compass and have good navigational skills.
Gold NNAS
Identical to the 2 day course with the option of adding the NNAS assessment and Gold Certification, perfect if you’re getting ready for Mountain Leader Assessment.
Specialised/ ML/ HML
1 to 1 sessions, coaching and mentoring tailored to your needs.
Micro Navigation, Contour only nav, orienteering and other options.
Night Navigation
Spend an evening with us gaining confidence navigating in the dark. Its great if you already know how to use a compass as you’ll get more out of the session, but if you’re a beginner you’re still more than welcome.
Skills learnt are also useful for navigating in poor weather.
